Resit - Title transitions

We have researched horror films titles and the art of them however we have not yet looked at the transitions used to display the title.

These are film titles that look professional and carry the horror conventions:

The Village- Title sequence starts at 2.04






The use of the colour red connotes blood and danger which automatically meets the conventions of the genre horror and warns the audience that the film will include more death and gore.

Also the title uses a transition which looks like ink sinking through paper, this type of effect is eerie as it makes the title look like it is creeping up on the screen, which could foreshadow the creeping and stalking themes throughout the film. Also the background looks like old fashioned paper which highlights the era the film is set.

The Exorcist-1973




The genre horror has changed dramatically over the years as film has become more technologically advanced therefore this has effected the title sequence.
The exorcist is a prime example of a horror film that was seen to be the scariest movie in 1973 therefore I think it is important that I look at it's title sequence.
The title sequence comes right at the end of the trailer this is a common convention in horror film trailers. The Title is simple however it still portrays a horror genre without the effects used today. The fade out then the fade in in black keeps the audience tense as they are waiting for something to appear on the screen, this editing makes the title stand out. Also the colour black is a conventional colour on the genre horror this is because it connotes to danger, suspicion and misery which are all elements and themes presented in The Exorcist. The big bold sans serif red letters in the title stand out against the black background connoting blood, death and violence. Also the sans serif font makes the title more sincere and threatening rather than serif which often looks personal.

Paranormal activity 2 -2010



After looking at an old classic trailer to research the titles, I thought I should look at a new trailer sequence which has used effects on the titles. This film is a sequel however I looked at the first Paranormal activity trailer also and the producer has stuck with the a very similar title sequence.
The title sequence is at the end of the trailer which complies with the conventional horror trailers. The transition before the title is like an old television screen turning off, then the non diegetic sound is like an electric current buzzing as the number 2 flickers on and off in a flourescent white colour on the black background. This colour scheme makes the title look like an x-ray which has connotations to bones which has a connotations of death, the supernatural and the human body which most people can relate to, therefore creating this verisimilitude feel which threatens the audience as they feel it could happen to them. Then as the 2 stops flicking the words Paranormal and activity flicker on and off, the flickering fuzzing non diegetic sound makes the audience weary as conventionally loud music would set in and make the audience jump. However, this does not happen here, leaving the audience wanting more. This title uses the flickering of the white font on the black background to make the title stand out also the 2 is more significant as it stops flickering this makes it clear to the audience that the trailer is for a sequel, however it keeps to the same themed title sequence as the first one so it is unique and remembrable.